5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell 2/6/2026

Summary

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Squawk Pod: 5 Things to Know Before the Opening Bell – February 6, 2026

Episode Overview

In this concise episode, Becky Quick, co-host of CNBC’s "Squawk Box," delivers a rapid glance at the top business stories and market movers to watch before the opening bell. The episode focuses on earnings highlights from major companies, shifting consumer trends, and notable changes in legacy brands, all wrapped with Becky’s trademark mix of analysis and relatable, sometimes nostalgic, commentary.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Amazon’s Mixed Results & Spending Bump

[01:02]

• Main Point:
  • Amazon shares are down after reporting mixed quarterly results.
  • The company raised its full-year spending forecast to $200 billion, signaling increased investment despite market concern.
• Context:
  • Investors are wary of higher expenditures, but Becky notes the significance for the tech giant’s future trajectory.

2. Reddit’s Strong Performance & Guidance

[01:26]

• Main Point:
  • Reddit beat both top and bottom line estimates and issued strong forward guidance.
  • The stock soared by nearly 11% in pre-market trading.
• Analysis:
  • The strong guidance suggests optimism about the platform’s growth and monetization strategies.

3. Roblox’s Impressive Bookings & Narrowed Losses

[01:38]

• Main Point:
  • Gaming company Roblox outperformed expectations on bookings and reported a smaller than expected loss.
  • First quarter bookings guidance also topped expectations, sending the stock up by nearly 15%.
• Analysis:
  • Indicates sustained demand and potential resilience in the online gaming sector.

4. Affirm’s Surging Sales

[01:52]

• Main Point:
  • Buy-now-pay-later company Affirm marked a 30% jump in sales to $1.1 billion.
  • The earnings topped Wall Street forecasts, and upbeat guidance was issued for the full year.
• Takeaway:
  • BNPL (Buy-Now-Pay-Later) solutions continue on a growth trajectory amid inflation and evolving consumer spending patterns.

5. Coca-Cola Phases Out Minute Maid Frozen Juice Concentrates

[02:03]

• Main Point:
  • Coca-Cola is discontinuing Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates in the US and Canada to pivot focus toward fresh juices, citing changing consumer preferences.
  • The iconic frozen juice product launched in 1946, marking a nostalgic end to an era.
• Personal Anecdote:
  • Becky recalls:

    "I remember it being a staple—that with frozen orange juice, that with frozen lemonade in the freezer at all times. But I don't think I've ever bought it in my adult life." [02:10]

  • Adds context from her own life, reflecting generational shifts in buying habits.

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• On Nostalgia for Frozen Juice:
  Vintage Store Companion:

  "That was a growing up thing." [02:23]
  Becky Quick:
  "It's always there." [02:26]
  Vintage Store Companion:
  "Was it not? There was not fresh available..." [02:26]

• On Preparation Rituals:
  Vintage Store Companion:

  "It'll always take a while eventually trying to get it out. And sometimes you just finally say okay and use a spoon and dig it out." [02:32]
  Becky Quick:
  "Dig it out and you stir it up with water. Add it in." [02:38]

  • This playful exchange underscores the generational memory tied to Minute Maid and the cultural impact of its discontinuation.

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Structuring the Five Key Stories

| Timestamp | Topic | Key Info & Stock Impact | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | 01:02 | Amazon earnings | Mixed quarter; $200B spend forecast; shares down | | 01:26 | Reddit earnings & guidance | Beat estimates; strong outlook; shares +11% | | 01:38 | Roblox bookings & loss | Outperformance; Q1 guidance above; shares +15% | | 01:52 | Affirm sales/guidance | Sales up 30%, upbeat outlook | | 02:03 | Coca-Cola (Minute Maid discontinuation) | Legacy change, consumer trends |

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Episode Tone & Style

Becky delivers her observations with clarity and a blend of analytical precision and personal color. Nostalgic references to childhood habits around frozen juice inject warmth and relatability, while her delivery remains brisk and businesslike for the news items.

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Closing Notes

The episode wraps quickly, encouraging listeners to follow, subscribe, and await further insights via the daily Squawk Pod. (Advertisements and promotional sections omitted from this summary.)

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Summary prepared for listeners seeking a fast yet comprehensive rundown of pre-market business headlines, with engaging context and memorable moments from CNBC’s Becky Quick and guests.

Transcript

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[Vintage Store Companion]

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[Becky Quick]

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[Vintage Store Shopper]

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[Becky Quick]

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[Becky Quick]

Hi, I'm Becky Quick, co host of Squawk Box with Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernan, and this is five things to know before the opening bell. Amazon shares are lower following mixed quarterly results, the company raising its full year spending forecast to $200 billion. Shares of Reddit higher after the company beat both the top and bottom line estimates and gave strong guidance for the start of this year. That stock in fact is up by almost 11% this morning. Shares of gaming company Roblox soaring after the company reported bookings that came in above what the street was expecting and a smaller than expected loss. It also gave first quarter bookings guidance above expectations and that stock is up by almost 15% by now. Pay later company affirm reporting a 30% increase in sales for the most recent quarter of $1.1 billion that topped Wall street expectations. The company also issuing upbeat guidance for the full year. And Coca Cola announcing that it is discontinuing sales of Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates in the United States and Canada, instead opting to focus on fresh juices that customers prefer. Frozen Minute Maid orange juice debuted 80 years ago in 1946. I remember it being a staple that with frozen orange juice, that with frozen lemonade in the freezer at all times. But I don't think I've ever bought it in my adult life.

[Vintage Store Companion]

That was a growing up thing.

[Becky Quick]

It's always there.

[Vintage Store Companion]

Was it not? There was not fresh available.

[Becky Quick]

No frozen. Well, maybe there was.

[Vintage Store Companion]

It'll always take a while eventually trying to get it out. And sometimes you just finally say okay and use a spoon and dig it out.

[Becky Quick]

Dig it out and you stir it up with water. Add it in.

[Vintage Store Companion]

I remember. Yeah.

[Becky Quick]

We'll be back later today with Squawk Pod, our daily podcast featuring the best of Squawkbox. Stay tuned to your feed wherever you get your podcasts and listen anytime.

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